The 5th Annual Blackstone Fishing Derby For Youth: May 15, 2011

Sponsored By: Fin and Feather Sports in Upton and the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Rules and Derby Information:  To Register: Click here.

Derby starts officially at 8 am and ends promptly at 1 pm. Last time of fish check in will be 1:10 pm. The Award ceremony will begin approx 1:15 PM at the Hopedale Pond Boat launch area. Participants: Ages 3 yrs – 14 yrs.

Awards - 1st - 3rd place in 5 Categories: Bass, Trout, Perch, Pickerel, and Bluegill.  Other prizes may vary.
Fish Scoring - All Fish will be scored by time, length and weight and time noted will break any tie.

Please practice “Catch and release”  (ALL FISH must be released if possible after check in).
Shore fishing only – 1 line per child. No adults allowed to Fish during the Derby, they may assist their child if needed.

2 Trout limit – each youth may check in 2 in the trout category. Bait allowed: Live bait, worms, meal worms, shiners. Spinners, spoons, marsh mallows, trout bait and salmon eggs.

All Massachusetts Fishing Laws apply! Rod & Reel method of fishing only.  *Must bring your own equipment. "No rocket rods”

“Derby officials will have last say.”

BAIT: Worms will be available, - a small amount will be given out to each child - While supplies last!
Trash - Carry In - Carry Out!  PLEASE HELP KEEP THE AREA CLEAN.

The “COOK OUT”  Starts at 11:30 am. Some of the food for today’s cookout was donated by our generous sponsors!

Each participant will receive a lunch ticket for food and a drink with their tackle bag upon check in. Additional Lunch tickets will be available for other family members for a $3 donation, Drink only $1 donation. Coffee, Hot chocolate will be available for a small donation in the morning. Lunch ticket includes: a Hotdog or Hamburger a bagged snack and a drink.

T-Shirts  Pre- registration before May 7th, 2011 will receive a Free T-Shirt!  Additional shirts may be available for a donation of $8  (sizes may vary).

Donations are always Welcome! Please see someone at the registration booth. Please patronize the sponsors and supporters of this wonderful event!

Let the fun begin and enjoy the day!